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China bridge construction project: a crane collapsed causing 6 fatalities

An accident occurred during a bridge construction project in southwest China, where a tower crane collapsed. The collapse caused the loss of six lives and the injury of five people, according to offi...

Storm Daniel wreaks havoc in Libya after Greece

After causing extensive damage in Greece, Storm Daniel moved on to Libya, where it washed away entire neighborhoods and left thousands dead or missing. Libya has been subject to armed conflicts for...

Less concrete in building design with the aid of AI

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide. The concrete industry contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for an estimated 8% of the worl...

6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco with at least 2000 fatalities

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night, resulting in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives, with thousands sustaining injuries. The earthquake occurred around 11:11p.m. local time (6:11 p...

September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece

On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...

Partial shop roof collapse in Dolgellau: at least two injured

Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after the collapse of the roof of a convenience store. The incident occurred in the Spar store in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, prompting an emergency response...

Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities

Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Bali Sea, Indonesia

A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in the deep sea to the north of the Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia early on Tuesday. This information was conveyed by the Eu...

Bridge collapse in India: Over two dozen fatalities in construction site incident

An under construction railway bridge collapsed in north-eastern India on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the tragic death of at least 26 people while concerns about missing persons are growing, a...

Water main burst in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai, India

A water main burst in front of the Twinkle Apartments in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai, India, shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23. What has been known so far is that the water main pipe had...

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